Visionary Coaching, Consulting & Mastercourses

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At Visionary, we believe true transformation begins within. Our mission is to create a safe and empowering environment where people can heal from past wounds, overcome life’s challenges, renew their mindset, and become everything God created them to be. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group programs, wellness initiatives, or faith-based master courses, we are committed to helping people move from surviving to thriving. We also officiate weddings for Christian marriages.

Warriors Of The Kingdom Ministry

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Warriors of the Kingdom Ministry

Northern California

“Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10

Our Mission

  • Warriors of the Kingdom Ministry exists to equip and encourage believers to walk boldly in faith, serve faithfully in the church, and impact the community with the love of Jesus Christ.

What We Offer

  • Mentoring (Shasta County Juvenile Hall, Emerge Discipleship Program)
  • Preaching & Teaching the Gospel
  • Prayer & Intercession
  • Officiant Services (weddings, funerals, dedications)
  • Bible Study & Discipleship
  • Community & Hospitality

Who We Are

  • John and Naomi Rivera, founders of Warriors of the Kingdom Ministry, are devoted servants of Christ. Together they:
  • Serve in their local church in any way needed.
  • Volunteer through the Lions Club, raising support for first responders, schools, libraries, and families in need.
  • Provide food and gifts for struggling families during the holidays.

Our heart is to love God, love people, and build strong disciples who live as true warriors of the Kingdom.

Westside Food Brigade

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Kevin and June Osborne lead this nonprofit as a ministry of our church. Kevin is a fully credentialed minister through CLI and through his local Church, Westside Community Church. June has been leading side by side with Kevin for the past 12 years in Beaverton, OR. We provide emergency food boxes to those in need in our community. This soul center seeks to extend a spiritual arm to our guests as well as our volunteers who come to us each week. We offer Chaplain services, prayer, conflict resolution, visitation to hospital or home and mostly, just a hug to those in need.

Wise Hearts

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WISE HEARTS AGING and CARGIVER SUPPORT MINISTRY Providing comfort and training for older adults and their caregivers. This is a resource for families and caregivers of older adults, responding to the need for insight, spiritual sensitivity, skills and understanding among those who are aging.

Getting better acquainted

I’m Jerry Essex, living in Jenison Michigan.  I am married to the young lady I met in undergraduate school, Phyllis, and we have kept our commitment to each other for 59 years. I thank God every day for the blessing of loving and caring for Phyllis since she has suffered three strokes. We are closer than ever, and I am fully aware of how God brings us through deep waters to learn more and be shaped to become His servant for others. In addition, we provided elder care for my mother and my in-law parents during their declining years. Later in my professional career I provided personalized training for assisted living, nursing home and other professional providers.

As your Ordained Chaplain I can serve as your

  • Support person where I’m needed
    • private homes
    • assisted living facilities
    • nursing homes
    • extended family members most anywhere
  • Wedding officiant
  • Pre-wedding consultation or counseling
  • Funeral officiant
  • Funeral and committal service planning
  • Home visits for older adults
  • Hospital visits

On-site Training Services

As your resource person,

  • Nurses
  • CNAs
  • Hospice staff
  • Social workers
  • In-home support professionals

and others can count on my extensive experience to share practical resources and skills for effectively helping older adults in their care.

Ministry in the lives of older adults and their caregivers

I love finding encouragement for older adults and their caregivers in the Bible. Of course, there are many references I could share here; but here are some examples of the comfort our souls can find.

Psalms 131:2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul…

In the New Testament we find more evidence of how God provides for peace such as Jesus and the Soul.

Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls…

During more than 40 years of my career, much of my experience included managing and teaching in mental health programs, finally working for about a decade in the field of gerontology, teaching caregivers to work effectively with older adults. The highlights of my work are in teaching groups and individuals how to engage others with respect, honesty, empathy, and communication skills to show care and understanding.  Jesus taught us to be known by how we love one another, and this was a primary guiding  mantra for my teaching and helping years.

Chaplain Jerry Essex

Woman at the Well USA

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Our mission is to nurture healing and faith through community, prayer, and recovery fellowship. We host warm gatherings for women to pray together in a cozy fellowship room, share stories around open Bibles, and participate in soft-lit prayer services. As part of A Sure Word Community Outreach, we offer an inclusive environment focused on spiritual growth, personal healing, and support.

You Are Not Alone

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You are not alone is based on helping people realize they are not alone and that by the power of relationships with others and with our Heavenly Father, they also can realize life is so much more. Relationships help open doors to many things, laughter, celebrations, personal growth encouragement and so much more, but importantly an opportunity to get into great conversations about life and God.
“You are not alone” is a ministry based on relationships with one another. Uplifting and encouraging others.
Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them”

Sharing Gods love and grace is something I have passion to share with others. Letting people be themselves and know, that no matter how bad things can be, God loves all of us, after all we are his children. We are never too far gone for God and that those that say, “God can’t love me for what I have done” or “I still sin”, it’s never too late to invite God into their lives. People need to realize that they are not alone with things they are dealing with. My past and my testimony might only help one person, but that’s all it takes is one person at a time.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it was not for the love, support and encouragement from my family and friends, especially my wife Amy. Amy has been a firm foundation to my ministry by accountability, keeping me focused and reminding me I am meant to be in ministry.

You are so loved John 3:16

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Ministerial Activities and Offerings
Daily/weekly Scripture, worship, and encouragement posts
Private group prayer support
One-on-one prayer and biblical counsel
Teaching and online Bible discussions
Certified Christian Wedding & Romance Officiant services including: – Weddings, vow renewals, elopements – Pre-marital encouragement rooted in Scripture – Marriage ministry and navigating conflict with biblical principles
Meeting Format & Growth Plans
Primarily online (Facebook page and private group) – accessible anywhere
In-person opportunities through weddings, vow renewals, and local events as they arise
Continuing personal Bible study (“study to shew thyself approved” – 2 Timothy 2:15)
Prayerful growth of both the online community and wedding ministry through personal invitations, social media, and word-of-mouth from couples I serve.
Informal gatherings of the youth in my area as well whether it is transportation to church, church events or just everyday activities where we can share the love of God and help them choose the right path through their childhood and teenage years.

Young Heart Ministry

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Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
Luke 18:17 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Matthew 4:19 ” Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Young Heart Ministry is for Christians and new believes alike; those seeking to reconnect or build a new relationship with Jesus Christ. And for those who want to receive counseling or life coaching from an Ordained Minister to invite God to help them reach their relationship goals and be overcomers!

Nicole Grimes